The Provence Côte Bleue
(the Blue Coast) is a stretch of coastline that is of approximately 32 km in length and runs from the small coastal harbour of Carro to the far reaching westward outskirts of Marseille. The Côte Bleue may well live in the shadow of it's more well known and illustrious neighbour 'the Côte d'Azur' but it too has many jewels encrusted in to it's crown. The rugged coastline that hugs the Bouches du Rhone harbours many fine village , the wonderful calangues of Ensues and Niolon and surrounded by the crystal clear blue waters that give raise to it's name ' Côte Bleue '.

Martigues is the largest town along the Côte Bleue, the little Venice of Provence as it's known locally due to the little canals and waterways that traverse the town. The town itself boasts a broad and wide spectrum of sporting and leisure facilities not withstanding the many fine restaurants. Carro and La Couronne are two small villages on the fringe of Martigues. The small harbour of Carro offers a fresh fish market dail- the produce of a hard nights work by the local fishermen. Wedged between the two is the wonderful large sanded beach, enclosed on each side by the enchanting Provence rockface.

Sausset les Pins in another small harbour village , with the harbour and restaurants being the focal point of the small community. Sausset les Pins offers a wonderful coastline, a charming promenade to walk off a heavy diner or for the more sports minded inclined a haven for wind surfers. Carry le Rouet is perhaps the jewel that sparkles the brightest, again the focal point of this exquisite village. The charming harbour offers a lively setting with many eatery and casino surrounding  the vast rock and stone harbour. Across the clear blue waters the skyline of Marseille offers a wonderful backdrop.